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On the way from Adelaide we drove via Victor Harbour where we were looking out for whales. There was a lovely circular walk around granite island which has the last horse drawn tram in the world moving back and forth between the island and the mainland. We walked! The scenery was stunning and, although cold, the sun made a much needed appearance. …

... a really healthy lunch at the Farm Shed. Loads of gluten free, non dairy stuff. We then went over to Langhorne Creek to do a bit of wine tasting and then to a horseradish farm selling loads of chutneys - very tasty. I think I had a bit to much sun and wasn't feeling too good - so Judy and I went for a curry by the sea. That sorted me ...

... this tour. So of we go in a 4WD with an open back for a bit of a bumpy ride over this track. It goes up one mountain, then down again to just go up the next, and down and up again etc, all the way to a steep peak close to the eastern edge of the range from where there is an endless view over the eastern plains. Its 21km one way, so after having a bit of a look around and afternoon tea at this lookout called Sillers Lookout , we get back in the car and shake back ...

... free bikes to ride around on and with all the great paths on the beach front you can ride to your heart's desire.

We had an easy day today however we drove to Glenelg for a stroll near the beach and through the main street, the kids wanted to stay at the amusement park and indoor water slides for the whole day but as soon as we mentioned chocolate milkshake they were out of there. We have noticed how nice many of the buildings ...

... of the drag night they had going on last night. After that was a quick visit to the British pub across the road before turning in for the night at around 12.30. Worst sleep I've had all trip. The window to the room is single glazed and doesn't even close properly on one side and the staff decided that the proper means of bedding in such an environment during winter is a single thin sheet to sleep under. Needless to say, I ...